| Pronunciation: | | n'ûrowp`athee
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| | Definition: | | [n] any pathology of the peripheral nerves |
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| | See Also: | | mononeuropathy, multiple mononeuropathy, pathology |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Neu*rop"a*thy\, n. [Neuro- + Gr. ?, ?, to suffer.]
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An affection of the nervous system or of a nerve.
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| | Definition: | | A problem in any part of the nervous system except the brain and spinal cord. Neuropathies can be caused by infection, toxic substances, or disease. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Disease of the nervous system. Many people who have had diabetes for a while have nerve damage. The three major forms of nerve damage are: peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, and mononeuropathy. The most common form is peripheral neuropathy, which mainly affects the feet and legs. |
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